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Welcome New Varsity Scout Parents/Leaders

Being a volunteer in Scouting is rewarding, both to the adult and the youth being served. Thank you for
taking the time to be a part of a child's life. See below for help with getting you started on your
adventure.

What District Am I In?

The San Diego-Imperial Council is divided into geographic regions known as districts. Each district is
led by local volunteers and professional staff who are aware of the opportunities and needs in their local
community. To help you determine your local district we have provided the tool below.

Adult Application Process

All youth serving adult volunteers are required to fill out an application and submit to a background
check. Ask your unit for an application form, download the form from the
National Council website, or pick
one up at the San Diego-Imperial Council Headquarters,
1207 Upas Street, San Diego CA 92103.

All adult applicants must complete Youth Protection
Trainingprior to turning in the application. Please attach a copy of the completion certificate
to the application.

Youth Protection Training

Youth safety is the No. 1 concern of the Boy Scouts of America. It is important to implement this
training at all levels of the organization. The BSA is always re-evaluating and reassessing its policies
to ensure the safest youth program and the best training are offered. The BSA's
Youth Protection Training has been in existence long
enough for it to be understood and accepted as a mandated training for all registered BSA adult
volunteers.

Training Opportunities

All adult leadership opportunities require position specific training in addition to Youth Protection.
All direct-contact leaders are required to
complete basic training in order for their units to recharter each year.
Direct-contact leaders include:
Varsity Coach, Assistant Varsity Coach.
Studies have shown a positive correlation between a successful and thriving unit, and a trained adult
leadership staff.

Visit the San Diego-Imperial Council Training pages for more
information and a complete list of online and in-person courses.

Uniform Insignia and Award Placement

When a Varsity Scout joins his team, and later as he advances in rank, he will have insignia and awards that
will be afixed to his uniform. The Uniform Insignia and Award
Placement guide shows where each of these items are placed on the Scout's uniform.